Batam Trip 2

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Ok, recently we went for a trip in Batam, the final exploration trip to find out more about Batam before we dwell straight into missions in the small island. Before that, the team which went was quite interesting. All from my LG:

This team consist, from the left, Weikai (our food bin), Ivy (our translator), Wileen (the matchmaker), Ming Xi (the normal girl), Joyce Peh (the Matchmade) and myself.

I just want to share that God truly blessed us throughout the trip. We started off our work only on Saturday evening when we attend GBI TABQHA combined youth Praise and Worship Service. It was amusing as everytime we were in Batam, GBI seems to have some special event and we never seem to be able to sit in a normal service. But thank God Cheilla, the sister whom we met the other time, was there and she introduced us to another brother by the name of Darwin who was able to host us throughout the service. I just want to share that while we can't understand the language, certainly there was a pathos that we could understand and comprehend, which is their heart for God. I thought the Spirit literally connected us to His presence during the service, literally with groans we can't express.

Here's some photos of the service:






We had a prayer walk at UIB the next morning. We thought we could find CCA holding their activities. This proved to be one point which we didn't have enough homework done. In any case, this was followed by our visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd, which was planted by a Singaporean pastor from the Anglican church, who came to Batam by herself, leaving her family in Singapore to plant the church. It is now pastored by her successors, also from Singapore. I saw in that church a reflection of what our Hope church in Batam will look like in the future.

All in all, I guess after this trip, it is time for me to prepare for mission. I'm still thinking of my Masters in Christian Apologetics. It's not mutually exclusive, but this is more important. God will find a way if it is His way.

Finally, the food in Batam...







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